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How to get from Warsaw to Wroclaw, and into town

Quick summary

To get from Warsaw to Wroclaw, take a direct PKP Intercity train from Warszawa Centralna to Wroclaw Glowny; the Pendolino is the fastest.

Travel essentials

  • Pendolino: 3 h 34 min1
  • 347 km between Warsaw and Wroclaw2
  • Airport bus 106, about 10 km out4

Map of 46 stops

Wroclaw on foot: dwarfs, squares and islands

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Map of Wroclaw's Market Square and Old Town with the Town Hall, Salt Square, St Elizabeth's, the University, St Mary Magdalene and the Market Hall

  1. Meeting point of this site's walking tour; the statue came from Lviv and has stood here since 1956.

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  2. Oldest part from 1299; the Museum of Bourgeois Art inside has free permanent exhibitions.

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  3. In the House Under the Golden Sun; open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm.

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  4. A smaller square; its building at number 4 came through the war almost unharmed.

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  5. Gothic church with a viewpoint at 75 m, reached by stairs.

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  6. The Aula Leopoldina, built 1728-1732; closed on Wednesdays, about PLN 28.

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  7. On University Square since November 1904.

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  8. The library that came from Lviv; open Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00.

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  9. Built 1226-1232; the Penitents' Bridge at 45 m, 247 steps up.

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  10. Built 1908-1909 on parabolic arches; Monday to Saturday, 8:00-18:30.

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  11. Cast in 1902, lost in 1945, back on the square since June 18, 1998.

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  12. At Rynek 14; Monday to Saturday, 09:00-19:00.

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How to get from Warsaw to Wroclaw by fast train, how far the trip is, the links from Krakow, Berlin and Prague, and the bus or taxi from the airport to the Old Town.

Editorial team, wroclawwalkingtour.quest · Updated November 9, 2026 · 7 mins to read

Basics

  • From WarsawPendolino in 3 h 34 min, InterCity in 4 h 28 min.1
  • DistanceAbout 347 kilometres between Warsaw and Wroclaw.2
  • From KrakowPKP Intercity times the train at 2h 47 min.3
  • From the airportAbout 10 km out; bus 106, or night bus 206.4
  • To the walkStation to Market Square is a 15-20 minute walk.5

How to get from Warsaw to Wroclaw by train

The train is the easy answer. PKP Intercity runs direct trains between Warszawa Centralna and Wroclaw Glowny, both stations in the middle of their cities, so you go from centre to centre without a transfer.6 The fastest option is the Express InterCity Premium, the Pendolino, which takes 3 h 34 min; an ordinary InterCity train takes 4 h 28 min.1

More fast trains are coming. From 13 December, PKP Intercity adds 2 more pairs of express trains between Wroclaw and Warsaw.7 The operator says that lets travelers take one of the fastest trains about every 2 hours through the day.8 Look up your exact day in the PKP timetable, as the quickest services shift between days.

Book ahead and the fare drops. PKP Intercity says that buying early with its promotions can save 10, 20 or even 30%.9 One rule matters on the premium trains: buy the Express InterCity Premium ticket before you board, not on the train.10

Ways in

Getting to Wroclaw at a glance

FromHowTime or distanceArrives at
WarsawPendolino train3 h 34 min1Wroclaw Glowny6
WarsawInterCity train4 h 28 min1Wroclaw Glowny6
WarsawCar347 km2Your hotel
KrakowTrain2h 47 min3Wroclaw Glowny
AirportBus 106, night bus 206about 10 km4City centre
AirportPrivate transfer30 minutesYour hotel

Train times from PKP Intercity; the airport distance from the city tourism portal.1,4

How far is Wroclaw from Warsaw?

PKP Intercity puts the distance between Warsaw and Wroclaw at 347 kilometres.2 By car, the operator reckons about three and a half hours without traffic, police checks, bad weather or stops for fuel and food.2 In practice a drive with breaks takes longer, which is why the fast train usually wins for a city break.

Flying is possible but rarely quicker door to door. The flight itself is short, but you add the trips to and from both airports and the time at security. Wroclaw's airport sits about 10 km from the city centre, so even the last leg adds a bus or taxi ride.4 For a city break, the train from one city centre to the other is simpler and more relaxing.

If you drive, plan your parking before you arrive. Private cars cannot drive onto the Market Square itself, except in exceptional situations, so leave the car at your hotel or a car park and walk.12 For a stay of a day or more, a hotel garage or a park and ride on the edge of the centre is the calmer choice, and the trams do the rest.

Time on the move

Journey times into the heart of Wroclaw

  • Warsaw, InterCity4 h 28 min
  • Warsaw, Pendolino3 h 34 min
  • Krakow, train2h 47 min
  • Station to square15-20 min

Times as PKP Intercity and the city tourism portal give them; check the timetable for your date.1,3,5

From Krakow, Berlin, Prague and Dresden

From Krakow, the train is again the obvious choice: PKP Intercity times the journey at 2h 47 min.3 The 2026/2027 timetable adds trains on the line too, with the number running from Wroclaw to Krakow rising from 18 to 20.15 That makes Wroclaw an easy extension of a Krakow stay, or a stop between Krakow and Berlin.

Trains from Wroclaw connect to the big Polish cities, including Warsaw, Poznan, Katowice and Krakow.14 In summer, the regional operator Koleje Dolnoslaskie runs special services to Dresden, Berlin and Prague, and to the Adrspach rock city in the Czech Republic, mostly at weekends.16

Long-distance buses are the other option, especially from abroad. The main bus station is next to Wroclaw Glowny railway station, so coaches and trains deliver you to the same corner of the city.5 From there, the walk or tram ride to the Old Town is the same for everyone. Coach tickets are often cheaper than the train, but the journey is usually longer and depends on traffic, so compare both before you book.

Choose your route

The best way into Wroclaw for you

Say where you start and what matters, and see how to travel.

  • If I start in Warsaw and want speed

    The Pendolino

    It takes 3 h 34 min from Warszawa Centralna.1,6

  • If I start in Warsaw on a budget

    Book early

    PKP Intercity promotions save 10, 20 or even 30% for early bookers.9

  • If I am coming from Krakow

    The train

    PKP Intercity times the journey from Krakow at 2h 47 min.3

  • If I land at the airport, travel light

    Bus 106

    A single ticket costs PLN 4.60, paid by card on board.4,13

  • If I land late with heavy bags

    A private transfer

    From €23, about 30 minutes to your hotel.

Pick your arrival

Train, airport bus or a private car

From Warsaw

Fast train

Centre to centre

  • Pendolino3 h 34 min
  • InterCity4 h 28 min
  • ArrivesWroclaw Glowny
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From the airport

Airport bus

The thrifty way in

  • Lines106, night 206
  • DistanceAbout 10 km
  • TicketPLN 4.60
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With luggage

Private transfer

Door to door

  • TimeAbout 30 minutes
  • PickupIncluded
  • CancelUp to 24 hours before
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How to get from Wroclaw airport to Wroclaw

Wroclaw airport lies about 10 km from the city centre.4 The cheapest way in is the public bus: line 106 runs between the airport and the city, and night line 206 takes over late.4 One ride on the bus costs PLN 4.60, and you can pay with a contactless card at the ticket machine on board.13,86

Taxis wait outside the terminal. Use an official one: UK travel advice says a licensed cab shows its firm's name and number on the bodywork and roof sign, plus a tariff card in the window.85 If someone you know is collecting you, the Kiss&Fly zone by the terminal lets drivers stop free of charge for up to 10 minutes.87

For a fixed price agreed in advance, a private transfer between the airport and your hotel starts from €23, with a journey time of about 30 minutes. It is a sensible choice with heavy luggage, small children or a late landing, when you would rather not work out the bus. Whichever you choose, the Old Town is a short ride away.

Arrival day

From the train to the Fredro Statue

  1. On board

    Fast train from Warsaw

    The Pendolino takes 3 h 34 min.1

  2. At Wroclaw Glowny

    Drop your bags

    Leave luggage in a station locker for the day.11

  3. Station to square

    Walk or tram

    A 15-20 minute walk to the Market Square.5

  4. On the square

    Meet the guide

    In front of the Fredro Statue.

  5. After the walk

    Ostrow Tumski

    The 2.5-hour walk ends on the cathedral island.

Arriving at Wroclaw Glowny station

Wroclaw Glowny, the main station, stands in the city centre near the main bus station, and the Market Square lies 15 to 20 minutes away on foot.5 It is a handsome building, with an ornate exterior, a large passenger hall and a covered platform area, so give yourself a moment to look around before you head off.

If you arrive before your hotel check-in, the station has luggage lockers in the main and side tunnels, where a day costs PLN 12, 14 or 16 by size, paid in advance.11 That makes it easy to join the walking tour straight off the train and collect your bags later. Trams and buses stop right by the station for the onward ride.5 If the weather is kind, though, the walk to the square is the better welcome, past shop windows and church towers that tell you the Old Town is close.

From the station you can walk north to the Old Town or take a tram. In summer, the historic trams and buses of the city tourist lines also call at the main station, at the normal fare, during their summer season (1 May to 20 September in 2026).88 Tickets are sold at more than 160 machines, about 200 outlets and in mobile apps, as well as on board.89

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Riding the Polish InterCity train between Wroclaw and Warsaw

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Connections: Trains from Wrocław connect to major Polish cities like Warsaw, Poznań, Katowice, and Kraków.
Wroclaw City Office tourism portal (visitwroclaw.eu)14

Arrival checklist

Before you travel to Wroclaw

Tickets3

  • Buy Pendolino tickets before boarding10
  • Book early: promotions save up to 30%9
  • A city ride costs PLN 4.60, by card on board13

On arrival3

  • Lockers at the main station from PLN 1211
  • Use official taxis with a rate card85
  • Allow 15-20 minutes on foot to the square5

The walking tour3

  • Find the guide at the Fredro monument
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Wear shoes for 2.5 hours on foot

Where the walking tour meets

Our walking tour gathers by the Fredro Statue, the monument to the playwright on the Market Square. The statue honors the playwright Aleksander Fredro and stands on the square near the Town Hall. Look for the seated bronze figure on its tall plinth, and arrive a few minutes early so the guide can count heads. The square is big and busy, so agree a backup spot with your group in case anyone runs late or gets distracted by the market stalls.

From the station, the walk takes 15 to 20 minutes through the streets north of the tracks.5 By tram, get off at one of the stops the city lists for the square: Rynek, Zamkowa, Swidnicka, Galeria Dominikanska or Olawska, each a few minutes from the statue.90 Allow extra time on your first morning, since the old streets make it easy to stop and stare.

If you get lost, the tourist information centres on the square can point you the right way: there is the INFOCenter at Rynek 1 and the Tourist Information Center at Rynek 14.91 The walk lasts 2.5 hours and ends on Ostrow Tumski, where the trams and the river paths bring you back to the centre. From the island it is an easy stroll back over the bridges, so there is no need to plan a ride for the return.

Getting around once you are here

The Old Town is compact, and walking is the natural way to see it. For longer hops, trams and buses cover the city, and a single ticket for all lines costs PLN 4.60, with timed tickets from 15 minutes to 168 hours.13,92 Tap a bank card on the machine inside any tram and you are covered.86

Bikes and scooters fill the gaps. City bikes cost nothing for the opening 20 minutes of a ride, and an e-scooter unlocks for PLN 2.50 and then charges 45 groszy per minute.93,94 For a guided ride around the sights without walking, the small electric e-cars wait near Salt Square and the Hansel and Gretel houses.95 They suit travelers who want the outer sights, such as the Centennial Hall, without a long tram journey.96

Late at night, use official taxis, which show the company's name and number and a rate card, or the night buses.85 The city is safe for a visitor who takes normal care: keep valuables out of sight in stations and crowds, and avoid isolated streets alone late at night, as travel advice suggests.97 With those simple habits, getting around Wroclaw at any hour is easy and relaxed.

FAQ

The short answers to your questions.

How do I get from Warsaw to Wroclaw?
By direct train.

PKP Intercity trains link Warszawa Centralna and Wroclaw Glowny; the Pendolino takes 3 h 34 min.6,1

How far is Wroclaw from Warsaw?
About 347 km.

PKP Intercity gives 347 kilometres, about three and a half hours by car without stops.2

How long is the train from Krakow to Wroclaw?
2h 47 min.

The rail operator gives 2h 47 min for the direct trip from Krakow.3

How do I get from Wroclaw airport to the city?
Bus 106 or a taxi.

The airport is about 10 km from the centre; bus 106 runs by day and 206 at night.4

How much is the bus from the airport?
A single ticket, PLN 4.60.

One ride on any line costs PLN 4.60; pay by contactless card on board.13,86

How far is the station from the Market Square?
A 15-20 minute walk.

Wroclaw Glowny is in the centre, a 15-20 minute walk from the square.5

Can I leave luggage at the station?
Yes, in lockers.

Lockers wait in the tunnels under the platforms, at PLN 12, 14 or 16 a day.11

Where does the walking tour start?
At the Fredro Statue.

The guide meets walkers at the Fredro monument in the middle of the square.

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